The purpose of this TMDL report is to establish pollutant load allocations for indicator bacteria in impaired waterbodies, which is the first step toward restoring water quality and protecting public health.; This report documents the data and...

The purpose of the Grade 4 Mathematics Test is to measure Oklahoma fourth-grade students’ level of proficiency in mathematics. On the test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the fourth-grade mathematics content...

The purpose of the Grade 5 Mathematics Test is to measure Oklahoma fifth-grade students’ level of proficiency in mathematics. On the test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the fifth-grade mathematics content...

The rapidly increasing acreage encroached by eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) has recently attracted the attention of land owners, natural resource managers, water managers and policy makers because of the potential effect on streamflow and...

Oklahoma, like most states, experiences challenges in recruiting and developing EMS professionals. In response, the Oklahoma Elementary Mathematics Specialist (OEMS) certification program has been proposed to address this need. Program preparation...

With crime control a continuing and growing priority on the public agenda across the nation, policymakers have come
to rely more on the traditional means of harsher sentences and imprisonment. Unfortunately, longer sentences and time served must be...

The purpose of this TMDL report is to establish pollutant load allocations for indicator bacteria in impaired waterbodies, which is the first step toward restoring water quality and protecting public health. TMDLs determine the pollutant loading a...

The purpose of the Grade 4 Mathematics Test is to measure Oklahoma fourth-grade students’ level of proficiency in mathematics. On the test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the fourth-grade mathematics content...

While White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey and Largemouth Bass have benefited from sportsmen’s dollars, their funding support has not been enough to address the needs of all 800-plus wildlife species in the state. That is why it has been so important for...

The purpose of this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is to provide the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) with guidance on enhancing the efforts of existing organizations and redefining its own role. Through its...

"This review is intended to help NRCPS contain costs, improve management strategies and operations, and increase student performance. To conduct this review the office contracted with WCL Enterprises."

The purpose of this test is to measure Oklahoma fourth-grade students’ level of proficiency in mathematics. On the Grade 4 Mathematics Test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the fourth-grade mathematics content...

The objective of this report is to document the major developmental and psychometric activities conducted in support of the Spring 2009 and Winter 2008/09 test administration of the OMAAP and to provide evidence of the validity and reliability...

The Education Oversight Board and the Office of Accountability are pleased to present this school performance review for Maryetta Public Schools (MPS). This review is intended to help MPS contain costs, improve management strategies and
operations,...

Historical Background HB1017 After the passage of HB1017 in 1990, the Oklahoma State Board of Education identified the study of languages (foreign, native American, and American Sign Language) as core curriculum.; Conclusion The need to prepare...

Submitted in fulfillment of The effect of state and local taxes on economic development: a mega-analysis; This study replicates and extends previous research on taxes and economic development. It consists of three parts. In the first part, we...

In February 2013, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) contracted with Leavitt Partners to evaluate its current Medicaid program and to make recommendations on how to optimize access and quality of health care in the State. The outcomes...

The purpose of this test is to measure Oklahoma students’ level of proficiency at the End-of-Instruction in Biology I. Students are required to respond to a variety of ite ms linked to the Biology I standards identified in the Oklahoma Academic...

Dear Education Stakeholder, I’m excited to introduce this comprehensive guide to our new A-F School Grading System on school performance. This guide walks administrators and educators through the major components that determine a school’s letter...

As authorized by Section 402(p) of the Act, this permit is being proposed on a system basis. This permit covers all areas within the corporate boundary of the City of Oklahoma City (hereafter referred to as Oklahoma City) served by, or otherwise...

Now Introducing: IEP Checklist Application for iPhone; Extended School Year: What are extended school year services?; A Parents Guide to Response to Intervention (RTI); Parent Tips for Transition Planning; Family/School Relationships: Relationships...

In February 2013, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) contracted with Leavitt Partners to evaluate its current Medicaid program and to make recommendations on how to optimize access and quality of health care in the State. This report...

An effective cotton integrated pest management (IPM) program includes all aspects of production. This report contains summarized data from various applied research trials and demonstrations that address many different cotton production components....

The purpose of this test is to measure Oklahoma students’ level of proficiency at the end of instruction in Algebra I. On the End-of-Instruction Algebra I test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the Algebra I content...

This report completes a sensitivity analysis of the MEPDG based on Oklahoma pavements, provides a literature review of base material best practices, increases the Oklahoma weather data available for the MEPDG, investigates the impact of curing on...

The purpose of this document is to supplement guidance found in the Oklahoma Special Education Handbook. Individuals using this document will be guided through particular contexts in the special education process. Each context provides a list of...

This report reviews knowledge about nutrient pollution of streams and recent findings on causes and effects (injuries) related specifically to nutrient pollution in streams of the Illinois River Watershed (IRW).

This report by the Oklahoma Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board shall serve as both the 2011 Annual Report to The Governor of Oklahoma (as required by Oklahoma Statutes) and the Senate Bill 175 Recommendations to the Oklahoma Legislature addressing the...

The purpose of this test is to measure Oklahoma students’ level of proficiency at the end of instruction in Algebra I. On the ACE Algebra I End-of-Instruction (EOI) test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the Algebra...